New Releases by Bob Bowden

Get ready to do the most astounding, the most dazzling yo-yo tricks ever! Just grab one of the two great yo-yos inside this great kit, check out the Yo-Yos for Beginners guide, and soon you''ll have the ins and outs (as well as the ups, downs, and the all-the-way-arounds) of this game perfected. With just a little practice, you''ll become a pro. Kit includes: 64-page paperback, Yo-Yos for Beginners Two (2) yo-yos

Based on the Need to Know series, Just the Facts aims to educate teenagers without patronizing the reader or simplifying the issue. The books cover a wide range of issues and include real-life case studies. They provide details of organizations that can offer more information.

Based on our popular Need to Know series, Just the Facts aims to educate teenagers about a wide range of issues without patronizing the reader or simplifying the issue. Each book: - has a sophisticated look to appeal to teenagers. - covers a wide range of global issues including racism, cyber-crime and world poverty. - includes a range of real-life case studies. - provides details of organizations that can offer support and more information.

Get ready to "rock the baby," "walk the dog," and "hop the fence"--because this very special, full-of-fun kit has everything you need to perform dazzling stunts with the yo-yo! There''s "Awesome Yo-Yo Tricks," a guide to the greatest yo-yo tricks ever, designed especially for beginners. But of course, you can''t do the exploits without the Omega(tm) Firestorm(tm) yo-yo, giving you the advantage of its transaxle system for ultra high-speed and super-long spins to make even the toughest tricks easier!

"Whether they''re learning expert tricks like ''Warp Drive'' or just trying to attach the yo-yo to a string, kids will find a wealth of information and advice here....discuss(es) the history and physics of yo-yos....information about the structure and maintenance of various types of yo-yos, collecting and trading yo-yos, the National Yo-Yo Museum, and online sources of further information. The heart of the book, though, is its large section offering step-by-step directions for learning a variety of tricks, from the basic throws to expert moves, including impressive feats using two yo-yos at once. Many colorful photographs and drawings clearly illustrate the text....sturdy... paperback will be a useful guide for anyone intrigued by this popular toy."--Booklist. "...for instruction and range of tricks, this is an excellent choice that illustrates the joys of mastering the yo-yo."--School Library Journal.